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Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 16, 2024 through April 14, 2025.

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Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area near Elk Horn, Iowa, features flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Danish Windmill Museum and the Danish Immigrant Museum, offering cultural insights for visitors.

Description

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The Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area is a multiple use area, and is the ideal setting for a family on an outing, or for a person looking for solitude. With it's groomed trails and unique wildlife, the adventures are never ending. The upper picnic area contains what is believed to be the original site of the pioneer village of Elk Horn. Many building foundation blocks remain to mark the site. Petersen Preserve is roughly 32 acres and also part of the park - it has many grass walking trails. No firearms are allowed in either area but archery hunting is allowed. Onsite features include: -7 electrical sites with full electrical hookup, grass pads. -several tent camping sites available as well. -Picnic sites with grills, rural water and sanitary facilities, (pit and flush toilets). The sanitary facilities in the camping area are ADA accessible. -One picnic shelter. -Hiking trails. -Two areas with playground equipment Camping rates: -$16.00 for electric sites -$14.00 for non-electric/tent sites

Fee Info

$14 is non electric $16 is electric

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Location

Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area is located in Iowa

Detail location of campground

Address

532 Yellowwood Road
Elk Horn, IA 51531

Coordinates

41.57000044 N
95.09000067 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • 30 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Jun. 3, 2023

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I haven't stayed yet. I did take a nice hike though. It's beautiful and secluded with a small town not to far away.

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  • Review photo of Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area by Tammie C., June 3, 2023
  • Review photo of Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area by Tammie C., June 3, 2023
  • Review photo of Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area by Tammie C., June 3, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area?

    Camping at Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area can cost between $14.00 and $16.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area has 30 amp electric hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area?

    Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Elkhorn Creek Recreation Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.